Rohit Sharma IPL Records

Rohit Sharma is one of India’s greatest cricket players. He is also one of the only three Indian captains to win a World Cup. Rohit started his international career in 2007 during the first T20 World Cup and has been part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) since it began in 2008.

In the IPL, Rohit has played for two teams: Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians. He has won the IPL title with both teams, showing his great skills and leadership. His role as the captain of Mumbai Indians has been particularly impressive. Rohit holds the record for the most IPL titles won as a captain, which makes his journey in the league truly special.

In this article, we will look at some of the amazing records Rohit Sharma has set in the IPL.

List of Rohit Sharma Records in IPL

Most IPL titles won by a Player

Before joining Mumbai Indians in 2011, Rohit Sharma played for Deccan Chargers from 2008 to 2010. He was part of the Deccan Chargers team that won the IPL in 2009 under the captaincy of Adam Gilchrist. In total, Rohit has won six IPL titles during his career, which is the most by any player.

Joint-most IPL Titles

Rohit Sharma shares the record for the most IPL wins as a captain, tied with MS Dhoni. Both have led their teams to five titles. Rohit became the captain of Mumbai Indians (MI) in 2013, and that same year, he led the team to their first-ever IPL championship.

Since then, under Rohit’s leadership, MI has won the IPL in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. His success as a captain has made him one of the most respected leaders in the history of the tournament.

Most Runs for MI

The former Mumbai Indians (MI) captain, Rohit Sharma, has been with the team since 2011. He has played 221 matches for the Mumbai team and scored 5,731 runs. His batting average is 29.39, and his strike rate is 161.50. Rohit has also achieved two centuries and 36 half-centuries during his time with the Mumbai Indians.

Most IPL sixes by an Indian

Rohit Sharma, also known as the “Hitman,” is famous for hitting the most sixes in international cricket. In the IPL, he holds the record for the most sixes by an Indian player.

Rohit has smashed 280 sixes in 252 matches, putting him just behind Chris Gayle, who has hit 357 sixes. His powerful hitting makes him one of the most exciting players to watch in the IPL.

Most 50s by an Indian In IPL

Rohit Sharma has played a total of 257 IPL matches and scored 6,628 runs, which is the third-most in the league. He has hit 2 centuries and 43 half-centuries during his IPL career.

Rohit’s 43 half-centuries are the third-most by an Indian player in the IPL, just behind Virat Kohli, who has 55, and Shikhar Dhawan, with 51. His consistent performance makes him one of the top batsmen in the IPL.

Most Runs vs KKR by an Indian

Rohit Sharma holds the record for scoring the most runs by an Indian player against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. He has played 34 matches against them and has scored 1,070 runs.

During these matches, Rohit has hit one century and six half-centuries, making him a top performer against Kolkata Knight Riders.

Only Player with Hat-trick and Century in IPL

Rohit Sharma is known for his amazing batting, but in his early days, he used to bowl quite often too. In fact, he has an IPL hat-trick to his name.

In 2009, Rohit took 4 wickets for just 6 runs, including a hat-trick, while playing against Mumbai Indians. He also has two centuries in the IPL, making him the only player to achieve both these special records.

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